Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin · Friday, September 18, 2026
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, stated that 80% of crypto trading has moved offshore due to the US being late in establishing clear regulations. He warned that if the US does not quickly implement these rules, the future of financial services will shift outside the country, representing a loss of American soft power.
“80% of crypto trading has actually moved offshore.”
“Because the US is a bit late on this.”
“If the US doesn't kind of get clear rules out soon, the future of financial services goes outside the United States.”
“It's essentially a loss of American soft power.”